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enHow to Use the PERMA Model With Older Adultshttp://www.ideafit.com/fitness-library/how-to-use-the-perma-model-with-older-adults
PERMA-based fitness training can pack a positive punch for fitness and wellness professionals looking to contribute to the well-being of our fast-growing population of active older adults. PERMA is devoted to developing social and mental strength, which can be very helpful in motivating older exercisers.<p><a href="http://www.ideafit.com/fitness-library/how-to-use-the-perma-model-with-older-adults">read more</a></p>http://www.ideafit.com/fitness-library/how-to-use-the-perma-model-with-older-adults#commentsOlder AdultsProgram DesignSample ClassesSpecial PopulationsThu, 24 Jul 2014 17:20:36 +0000Elaine Tarantin O'Brien, MAPP3236368 at http://www.ideafit.comApplying the PERMA Modelhttp://www.ideafit.com/fitness-library/applying-the-perma-model
<p>PERMA-based fitness training can pack a positive punch for IDEA fitness professionals looking to contribute to the well-being of our fast-growing population of active older adults. </p>
<div class="subhead">What Is PERMA?</div>
<p>PERMA is devoted to developing social and mental strength, which can be very helpful in motivating older exercisers. The acronym was coined by Martin Seligman, considered the father of modern positive psychology, in Flourish: </p><p><a href="http://www.ideafit.com/fitness-library/applying-the-perma-model">read more</a></p>http://www.ideafit.com/fitness-library/applying-the-perma-model#commentsOlder AdultsPsychologySafetySpecial PopulationsWellnessWed, 22 May 2013 00:34:43 +0000Elaine Tarantin O'Brien, MAPP2783663 at http://www.ideafit.com215: The Power of Positivity and Enlightened Action: Activating Joy and Positive Connectionshttp://www.ideafit.com/conference/sessions/the-power-of-positivity-and-enlightened-action58-activating-joy-and-positive-connections
<p>Positive exercise practices (PEP) promote physical activity adherence and greater health and well-being in educational, healthcare, medicinal, fitness, business, familial and community settings. Ideally, applying PEP bolsters positive emotions, engagement, positive relationships, meaning and accomplishment (PERMA) in our lives. This session will focus on harnessing our character strengths and realistic optimism, as well as learning about the power of gratitude.</p>
http://www.ideafit.com/conference/sessions/the-power-of-positivity-and-enlightened-action58-activating-joy-and-positive-connections#commentsFri, 12 Oct 2012 20:15:59 +0000Elaine O’Brien, MAPP1665849 at http://www.ideafit.com314: Breathing Positive Psychology: Get HAPPY-Heart-Mind Activities Promoting Positive Yearshttp://www.ideafit.com/conference/sessions/breathing-positive-psychology58-get-happy-heart-mind-activities-promoting-positive-years
<p>Applying research and experiential learning, the goal of this session is to encourage well-being and promote optimal human functioning. Similar to Socrates&rsquo; investigation of virtue and views about living the good life, adding positive movement enriches our lives and society. By linking positive psychology and physical activity, we will explore appreciative movement, sustainability and best-exercise practices.</p>
http://www.ideafit.com/conference/sessions/breathing-positive-psychology58-get-happy-heart-mind-activities-promoting-positive-years#commentsMon, 01 Oct 2012 15:34:40 +0000Elaine O&rsquo;Brien, MA1665883 at http://www.ideafit.com